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mts · 02-14-2006, 08:13 AM

After my lumpectomy and radiation, my breast diminished in size compared to the "good" breast. I know this is vanity speaking, but I was wondering if anyone has had a lumpectomy and rads and then pursued mastectomy on the affected breast as well as a prophylactic mastectomy on their good breast... I would have reconstructive surgery to follow. I finished rads in June 2005.
I have visited many sites that talk about the pros and cons of reconstruction, yet nothing with conclusiveness.
I am hoping that the experiences of the many women on this board could help me figure out my next move.

maria

02-14-2006, 08:13 AM	#1
mts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 503	Breast removal after lumpectomy & radiation After my lumpectomy and radiation, my breast diminished in size compared to the "good" breast. I know this is vanity speaking, but I was wondering if anyone has had a lumpectomy and rads and then pursued mastectomy on the affected breast as well as a prophylactic mastectomy on their good breast... I would have reconstructive surgery to follow. I finished rads in June 2005. I have visited many sites that talk about the pros and cons of reconstruction, yet nothing with conclusiveness. I am hoping that the experiences of the many women on this board could help me figure out my next move. maria